Origin
Essex Junction, VT
Morning in Essex Junction on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Huntington, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Essex Junction, VT
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Huntington, VT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Essex Junction to Huntington, Vermont, you are in for a quick 17.1-mile journey. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Vermont Route 117, River Road, and Huntington Road throughout this trek. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Whether you are running local errands or heading out for a change of scenery, the simplicity of this short drive makes it a straightforward transition within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| River Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Vermont Route 117 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Huntington Road
— 4.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Huntington, VT.
1
Start on VT 15
498 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Railroad Street
508 ft
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Street
3
Turn left onto VT 117
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on VT 117
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
5
Continue on VT 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vermont Route 117
6
Continue on VT 117
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
8
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
9
Turn right onto Huntington Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Huntington Road
10
Continue on Main Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Road
11
Turn right onto Raven Ridge
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Raven Ridge
12
Turn right
321 ft
·
23 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Railroad Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 117 / Maple Street
Turn left onto VT 117 / Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 2 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
17 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Huntington, VT
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 17.1-mile trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, so keep your hands on the wheel and your focus sharp. While you will spend 16 percent of your time on highways, the majority of the route consists of smaller, more technical roads that require steady navigation. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts just 4.2 miles along Huntington Road, meaning the road conditions change frequently. Rather than a monotonous interstate grind, expect a varied experience that demands your full attention as you transition between local road sections.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Huntington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (VT 117 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 2 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Huntington Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (VT 117 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (US 2 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington, VT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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